Texas has gone five years without fully publishing A-F academic accountability ratings, which are vital for fostering student progress, transparency and continuous improvement in public schools. A coalition of Texas leaders representing parents, businesses and education nonprofits filed an amicus brief in Morath v. Pecos-Barstow-Toyah Independent School District urging the 15th Court of Appeals to lift the…
This is a preview of our Texas 2036 newsletter on how our research supports lawmakers’ efforts to build a more resilient Texas. To receive this weekly look at our work, sign up here. Extreme weather is the new normal. How can Texas keep up? Photo credit (left to right): Meagan Falcon/Caller-Times; Sam Craft/ Texas A&M…
On March 24, 2025, Director of Infrastructure and Natural Resources Policy Jeremy Mazur testified before the Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs in support of Senate Bill 7, which aims to tackle the state’s long-term water challenges. The following is a written version of the testimony. Mr. Chairman, members of the committee, for…
This is a preview of our Texas 2036 newsletter on how our decisions now on early education and childcare affect the Texas the next generation of Texans will inherit. To receive this weekly look at our work, sign up here. Are we setting Texas children up for success? Last year, only 40% of Texas voters…
Reliable, consistent state investment in water infrastructure protects Texas’ Economic Miracle while establishing a strong foundation for continued growth, development and prosperity. Here are three reasons why the constitutional dedication of revenues for water infrastructure called for in House Joint Resolution 7 by state Rep. Cody Harris, R-Palestine, makes for good policy. First, HJR 7…
This is a preview of our Texas 2036 newsletter recapping what you need to know about Texas’ efforts to improve cybersecurity. To receive this weekly look at our work, sign up here. Texas Faces Growing Cyberthreats. Are We Ready? With Texas at the forefront of technology and innovation, it’s no surprise that connectivity has put…